# Branded Photography Printers The Leica Photo Printer Prepares Keepsakes and Charges Devices By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-02-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-photo-printer References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/02/26/the-leica-photo-printer-revives-my-love-for-photography/) Photo printing has once again become a popular art form as consumers seek out physical keepsakes in addition to sharing their favorite memories on social media, which is seeing new concepts like the [Leica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofort-2) Photo Printer be designed. Created by Deokhee Jeong, the printer works by being attached onto your smartphone and offering users a way to [print photos immediately after being captured](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-ace-pro-2-pocket-printer). The unit also offers additional power to your smartphone to act as a power bank when out in the field taking photos to prevent a dead device from bringing your activities to a halt. The conceptual Leica Photo Printer can be used in both portrait and landscape modes, and transforms your smartphone into a [traditional point-and-shoot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-camera) for a more intuitive way to snap photos. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Print on Demand:** The rising trend for physical keepsakes shows opportunities for on-demand printing services for consumers. - **Portable Device Charging:** The incorporation of power banks in printing devices shows disruptive innovation opportunities in portable charging solutions. - **Smartphone Accessories:** The Leica Photo Printer opens up opportunities for new and innovative smartphone accessories that offer additional value-added services for users. ### Where This Applies - **Photo Printing:** Companies in the photo printing industry should explore on-demand printing services to tap into the growing demand for physical keepsakes. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics manufacturers have the opportunity to create innovative and portable charging solutions that cater to the needs of photographers and travelers. - **Mobile Accessories:** There is great potential for mobile accessory makers to create innovative and integrated products that combine printing, power bank, and other functions in one device. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artwork-Friendly Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-mini-link-plus.md) - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-instant-photo-printer.md) - [Portable Smartphone Camera Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instax-mini-link-2.md) - [Instant Film Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-mini-link-3.md) - [Elongated Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-sprocket-panorama.md) - [Portable Selfie Printer Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selphy-qx20.md) - [Pocket-Sized Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivy-2-mini-photo-printer.md) - [Digital-to-Analog Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jollylook-eye.md) - [Instant Action Camera Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-ace-pro-2-pocket-printer.md)